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      05-06-2023, 07:41 PM   #1
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Rear fogs

Recently came across instructions shared on the process to code my existing rear fog lights and upgraded my headlight switch to include the rear fog button. However the instructions I followed did not properly code. It did, however, it was effective in coding off my door handle illumination. I tried three time in case it was operator error. That said, there was one line of code that did not exist for my G30 4/2017. Has anyone successfully coded their rear fogs in a G30?

Also, I am going to post this separately too but I am desperate for the Gentleman's passenger seat function. Need coding for this !
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Recently came across instructions shared on the process to code my existing rear fog lights and upgraded my headlight switch to include the rear fog button. However the instructions I followed did not properly code. It did, however, it was effective in coding off my door handle illumination. I tried three time in case it was operator error. That said, there was one line of code that did not exist for my G30 4/2017. Has anyone successfully coded their rear fogs in a G30?

Also, I am going to post this separately too but I am desperate for the Gentleman's passenger seat function. Need coding for this !
The taillights need the LEDs for the rear fogs to work. I bought the switch, did the coding, but sadly, my 2019 540i doesn't have the LEDs.
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The taillights need the LEDs for the rear fogs to work. I bought the switch, did the coding, but sadly, my 2019 540i doesn't have the LEDs.
I have been reading that the most important is wether the existing wiring is present. If those lines are present it is a reasonable cost and effort to switch out the lights with EU tail lights.
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      05-22-2023, 04:38 PM   #4
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I was able to code rear fogs on my 2018 540d, but I had the LEDs in there. No issues at all.
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      05-24-2023, 08:35 PM   #5
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The taillights need the LEDs for the rear fogs to work. I bought the switch, did the coding, but sadly, my 2019 540i doesn't have the LEDs.
I could be wrong but didn't the 550i used to come standard with LEDs? You might want to scroll the internet to find someone who is selling his/hers(?) after they have installed LCI rears...
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I could be wrong but didn't the 550i used to come standard with LEDs? You might want to scroll the internet to find someone who is selling his/hers(?) after they have installed LCI rears...
I'm still missing the wiring. Thanks anyway...
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